Day 317: Gotta Have Friends Dress
“Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love.” – Jane Austen
When I woke up this morning, I felt quite off. I knew I would. This was supposed to be my wedding day that was called off months ago. I plopped a pillow over my head to block out the obstinate sunlight, but knew I had to get up. My slight hangover from a night of perhaps too much partying didn’t help my dour mood. :/
I don’t regret the decision that was made to call everything off, but my thoughts kept retreating to a parallel dimension where we went along with everything, and how I imagined I would be feeling about it all. It was all a bit too surreal to deal with before my morning coffee. :/
The only reason I didn’t sleep in past 2 was that I had a friend visiting from out of town. I reluctantly dragged myself out of bed, took a shower, and threw on today’s piece.
I look thrilled to be awake right now, don’t I?
This is a fairly dated dress, folks. But look on the bright side…it actually fits me quite well! All it needs is a few tweaks to take it into this century. 🙂
First off, these dudes had to get outta there!
Buh Bye!
I took some of the awkward length away from the sleeves.
Chop!
Enthused by my choppage, I continued on to the skirt!
More Choppage!
Then, I pinned all of my raw edges under twice.
Pinned!
Of course, everything had to be stitched down, too!
Whirrr!
I pressed everything, and was all done! 🙂
Taking a stroll by the river! 🙂
I was so happy to see Gary, one of my closest friends of 10 years from my college theatre days. 🙂 We talked, hung out, and drank a good bit. A very good bit.
No…this isn’t Gary. This is Jim Small! 🙂
Mmmmmmojito! 🙂
Much sushi was consumed as well. 🙂
Raw Fish! So Delish! 🙂
Gary even helped me walk Pongo, the sweet pup I’m watching for the weekend. 🙂
When I say “helped”, I mean “made fun of my lack of ability to control a medium-sized dog”. 🙂
One of the biggest things about being single that has irked me is my own inability to fix anything. As some of you guys know, my washing machine just doesn’t get hot water, which means no dyeing of clothing. 🙁
That was until today! 🙂 He also fixed a few other things around the house that had been driving me a bit batty. Hooray for guys who can do guy stuff! 🙂 So, look forward to seeing lots of dyeing in my future refashions, as I’ve been suffering from withdrawal pangs!
Hi Gary! 🙂
So…I made it through a day I had been dreading for quite a while…with a little help from my friends! 🙂
I have to say, I’m extremely lucky to have all of the wonderful friends that I do. These past few months could have been completely miserable if I didn’t have such an amazing support system. 🙂 I’m honored and truly humbled by all of you. I don’t think I say this enough, so Thank You.
Cheers!
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6 Responses to Day 317: Gotta Have Friends Dress
Well done for geting through the day, must have been tough. Lovely fix, lovely Pongo and yay for hot water!
Glad you have made it through another milestone and can keep moving on! A break-up is better than investing more and then divorcing. I know that does most make it a lot easier, but maybe a little easier. Keep up your wonderful life. We all love you and love what you are teaching us!
And thank YOU for continuing this blog and inspiring wanna-be refashionistas like me and those who support women’s shelters in our own towns.
Congratulations on making it through a tough couple of months and a particularly tough day. As Heatherm27 said, thank YOU for continuing your refashioning and for sharing it all with us.
from one woman to another-
PLEASE study the last pic you posted…with open eyes.
(wow)
I’M WITH YOU, K. WOW!!!
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